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@shezza51

lucky you to have laparoscopy !!
I have the keyhole scars but it was open surgery due to 1 cyst looking like 1/2 a cauliflower and entangled hence spleen removal which wasnt planned.
Out of hospital Nov 4 --back in for over-nighter due to internal infection mid-jan, mid march & 1st week of April
Blood pressure went from 133/76 to 205/111
Now its August and feeling more like myself
Diet still a challenge and now have Diabetes as part of stapled pancreas died & remainder cannot produce enough insulin
Still better than pancreatic cancer though
Keep dancing in your lounge & smelling flowers & admiring birds every chance you get--happy vibes are what we need
Love & Hugs to all on this challenging path
Cheryl

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Wow, you have been through it! My spleen also removed and my gallbladder. I expected to be more prone to colds, viruses, etc but that hasn’t happened thankfully. Did you see a change in your immune system? Do you also see a nutritionist?
Best to you and adjusting to the new you!!

Thank you for sharing your difficult story. Your courage is impressive!